seldom-inspected
|sel-dom-in-spect-ed|
B2
/ˈsɛldəm ɪnˈspɛktɪd/
rarely checked
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seldom-inspected' originates from the combination of 'seldom' and 'inspected', where 'seldom' means 'not often' and 'inspected' means 'examined closely'.
Historical Evolution
'seldom' comes from Old English 'seldan', and 'inspected' comes from Latin 'inspectare', meaning 'to look into'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'seldom' meant 'rarely', and 'inspected' meant 'examined'. The combined form retains the original meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
rarely examined or checked.
The seldom-inspected machinery eventually broke down due to lack of maintenance.
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Last updated: 2025/05/17 09:29